How far is Wheaton, IL from Anna, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Anna, IL is about 361 miles (581 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
361.02 mi
06h 42m
Flight
310.38 mi
499.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.38 mi
Kilometers
499.51 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.02 mi
Kilometers
581 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anna
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 AM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-04-15T02:30
Arrive Anna
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Wheaton
180.6 mi
03h 21m
To Anna
180.4 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Anna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Anna.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue

    142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Naperville Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna

    1311 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 770N

    118 m · 7 sec · 770N

  20. 20

    Continue on East Vienna Street

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East Vienna Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Anna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
253 mi · 70%
Ken Gray Expressway
61.7 mi · 17%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.4 mi · 5%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 3%
East Vienna Street
5.76 mi · 2%
South Naperville Road
3.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
310.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
03h 21m from Wheaton
Leave By
10:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wheaton and Partly Cloudy near Anna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Anna?

The road trip is about 361 miles (581 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.6 miles from Wheaton and 180.4 miles from Anna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.04 one way or $96.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wheaton and Partly Cloudy near Anna.

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcola.

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Anna. Straight-line distance: 310.38 mi (499.51 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Anna

#2 Anna

City in Union County, Illinois, United States

Population4,059
Coordinates37.4603300, -89.2470300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-88.10701, 41.86614)
End: Anna (-89.24703, 37.46033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.22 L · about $48.04
Round trip
$96.09
25.48 gal · 96.44 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.04 $96.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.18 $108.37
Premium $4.65 $59.29 $118.58
Diesel $5.30 $67.57 $135.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Anna. The current time is 02:30:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.